West Virginia – A crisp, quiet morning settles over Charleston, where the air feels sharp and cool enough to hint at frost on rooftops and grassy areas. Roads remain dry for now, but the pattern is already shifting fast.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures started near 31°F early, with calm winds and clear skies helping the chill settle in. Sunshine builds quickly, pushing highs toward 69°F later today as a warming trend begins.
Across the Kanawha Valley and along I-64, conditions stay favorable for travel through the day. By tonight, clouds begin to increase, and temperatures hold near 50°F, marking the start of a much warmer pattern.
By Monday, highs climb to 71°F, but a 30% chance of showers develops after 8 a.m. Most of the day stays usable, though brief rain could dampen roads during midday travel.
The real shift arrives Tuesday. Sunshine returns with highs surging to 82°F, offering a short-lived taste of early summer. However, moisture builds quickly behind it.
By Tuesday night, a 30% chance of rain develops, signaling a more active system approaching. Conditions deteriorate further Wednesday, when rain becomes likely with an 80% chance and highs dropping to 72°F. Expect wet roads, reduced visibility, and slower commutes across I-77, I-79, and local routes.
Rain continues into Wednesday night, keeping pavement slick and travel slower into early Thursday.
Keep layers handy for chilly mornings and warm afternoons, and plan ahead for midweek rain.
Five Day Outlook for Charleston, WV:
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 69°F
Monday: Chance of showers, high near 71°F
Tuesday: Sunny, high near 82°F
Wednesday: Rain likely, high near 72°F
Thursday: Rain continues, high near 67°F
